When strips are required, they must be installed VERTICALLY and nailed into wall studs, 16 in (405 mm) O.C., over the full height of the wall.
Can you screw LP siding?
Nail & Screw Requirements If you choose to use ring shank nails, you must nail the lap siding a maximum of every eight inches and hit every stud. If you choose to use the wood screws, you must screw the lap siding a maximum of every 12 inches and hit every stud.
How long should siding nails be?
1 ½ inches long
What size nails do you use for wood siding?
Nail Length Ideally, you should space the nails so that each one penetrates a stud; 8d nails, which are 2 1/2-inches long, are suitable for most siding materials. It isn't always possible to nail into studs, especially when you're installing shake siding.
How do you nail a Dutch lap siding?
To attach the lumber to the wall, run two nails or screws every 24” or less (16” is preferred) through the face of the board ¾” in from the top and bottom edge to fasten it securely. Work from one side to the other, installing one row at a time.
Can you install LP smart siding directly to studs?
LP SmartSide 76 Series lap siding may be attached directly to framing members spaced up to a maximum of 24 in. Siding joints should be staggered over successive courses. For installation with or without wood structural panels, joints must occur over stud locations.
Do you need sheathing under LP SmartSide?
LP SmartSide lap and panel siding is designed to be installed in a direct to stud application, but also offers the flexibility of being installed in a sheathing only method.
Can you face nail LP siding?
Siding should be installed with top (blind) nailing, with the nails placed a mini- mum of 3/8 in (9.5 mm) from either end. Siding may be face nailed as required.